Simulations
Try this acceleration demo to see how the acceleration and velocity vectors behave when something moves.
You should especially examine the circular motion example. (click "run now!" to start).
Videos
This Google Earth satellite video gives you an idea how many satellites there are surrounding our planet.
You can do this yourself using Google Earth here.
Here are those crazy motorcycles on a circular track.
This one of those rides where you stick to the wall.
Centripetal force, orbital mechanics
Notes from Lessons
Worksheets
Simulations
Try this acceleration demo to see how the acceleration and velocity vectors behave when something moves.
You should especially examine the circular motion example. (click "run now!" to start).
Videos
This Google Earth satellite video gives you an idea how many satellites there are surrounding our planet.
You can do this yourself using Google Earth here.
Here are those crazy motorcycles on a circular track.
This one of those rides where you stick to the wall.
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